Guide Note: The Ivy League is a group of eight private institutions of higher education initially agreeing upon standards for football, academics, and eligibility. The schools are part of the Ivy League athletic conference. Today the Ivy League Universities are nationally recognized for their high academic standards, lack of athletic scholarships, and social elitism.
Fast Facts:
- Established: 1945
- Ivy League Schools: Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth University, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Yale University.
- Location: Northeastern USA: CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI
- Nickname: Ancient Eight & Ivies
